How to Make a Natural Almond Body Lotion
Skin care products, including body lotions, are among the most expensive items in your local supermarket. Often full of harsh chemicals, dyes and preservatives, many people opt to purchase even more expensive natural body lotions. But making your own natural lotions at home is affordable, and you can be sure that your lotion contains quality natural products. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sweet almond oil (extra virgin or cold pressed)
- Distilled water
- Liquid lecithin
- Blender
- Vitamin E capsules
- Vanilla essential oil
- Bottle with tight fitting lid
Instructions
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Combine 1/2 cup of sweet almond oil, 1/2 cup of distilled water and 1 tbsp. of liquid lecithin in a blender. Sweet almond oil is the perfect carrier oil for making natural body lotions as it is light and absorbs quickly into the skin. This natural oil has a light, nutty aroma and it can reduce fine lines and wrinkles, increase skin elasticity and protect the delicate outer skin layers.
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Squeeze the oil from four 400 IU vitamin E capsules into your natural body lotion mix. Vitamin E protects and heals the skin, making it a valuable addition to any skin care product.
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Add 10 drops of vanilla essential oil to the blender. Blend the ingredients on "whip," or "cream" until you have reached an even consistency. Carefully pour the ingredients into a bottle with a tight fitting lid.
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Store your natural almond oil lotion in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life. Shake the bottle well before each use and apply daily for beautiful, moisturized skin.
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